Herta Ware: Herta Ware. Actress: Practical Magic. The meek, gamin, child-like aura and unassuming tiny frame of this veteran character lady belied a surprising survivor instinct and strong, liberal fortitude. Herta Ware Schwartz was born on June 9, 1917 in Wilmington, Delaware, to Helen (Ware), a musician and violin teacher, and Laszlo Schwartz, an actor. Her father was a Hungarian Jewish immigrant from Budapest, and her mother, a violinist was a many-generations...
Known For: Practical Magic (Old Lady Wilkes), Cruel Intentions (Mrs. Sugarman), Cocoon (Rose 'Rosie' Lefkowitz), Species (Mrs. Morris)